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I am a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in English. I love sports and the opportunity to share some of my opinions and insights with others.

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Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry TV network reviews: FX: 1 of 9
FX has become one of the best cable channels through extremely smart programming. By combining great shows that are in syndication with cutting edge original series' and blockbuster movies, FX has become a model of cable TV success.Here is a list of why FX gets 10 stars out of 10 from me, broken down into three categories:SYN... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life Travel tips for singles: 4 of 16
The most important thing to understand about being single: You are not alone!Which is why you need to allow yourself to really have fun when traveling while single. No matter where you are traveling, or what activities you choose to partake in on your journey, there will be single people around you almost all the time.It's a ... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Nutritional value of Subway fast food: 4 of 10
The number one thing that sets Subway restaurants apart from other fast food places is that Subway enables you to make healthy choices at their restaurants. If you go to a burger joint, you have extremely limited options as far as healthy foods go.At Subway, you have a good number of sandwich options that are relatively low i... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design How to learn HTML: 6 of 14
At first glance, HTML can look extremely daunting. However, you can learn the basics quite easily. Once you know the basics, learning the more complex aspects of HTML will actually be fun. Here are 4 ways to learn HTML:ONE - TAKE A CLASSIn my opinion, this is the best way to learn HTML. Being able to have someone come over an... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Best Subway food choices: 4 of 9
The best thing about Subway is the fact that they have SO MANY choices. You're typical fast food joint will have a few different variations of hamburgers, and likely a chicken sandwich and a fish sandwich. Not much for options.Subway, on the other hand, offers a huge variety of sandwiches, AND allows you to really 'make them ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Burger King fries really aren't as good as McDonald's fries: 6 of 13
It's all about the crisp and the crunch. McDonald's has it, Burger King doesn't. Period.I've heard people say that the difference between the two is minimal. Or that the fries don't really matter compared to the other menu items. Well I have news for those people - You're wrong.Not only are you wrong, but you are also risking... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Astronomy science projects for middle school students: 3 of 6
Teaching middle school aged children can be difficult. Here are some Astronomy projects that will motivate them.BIGGER IS BETTERThis is a project that has the sole purpose of getting middle school students interested in Astronomy. The lesson is started in a rather boring fashion. Give the students the distance between the Sun... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design How to add a background image to an HTML table: 2 of 4
Adding a background image to an HTML table is quite easy and can be done in a few simple steps.However, there are a few things that need to be considered before you use a background image in a table.TEXT READABILITYIf you haven't used background images in tables before, it can be easy to lose sight of the fact that often time... More..
Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry TV network reviews: Bravo: 6 of 11
Bravo is the latest cable channel to fall victim to poor managing decisions.Project Runway is a hit, and I'll admit that I actually enjoy the show. Much like another successful Bravo series, Top Chef, Project Runway is a reality show that actually requires a specific skill set from the contestants, and judges the contestants ... More..
Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry TV network reviews: E! Entertainment Television: 6 of 11
Love it or hate it, E! Entertainment Television sticks to what it knows.People in the entertainment industry are used to being put up on a pedestal. E! Entertainment Television attempts to instead place them under the microscope.The mechanisms used to achieve this end vary greatly, but at the end of the day E! strives to show... More..